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IGP Dampare rebuts allegations of secret meetings with former President Mahama

1,280    The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Dampare, has vehemently refuted allegations suggesting that he holds clandestine meetings with former President John Dramani Mahama. Appearing before the parliamentary committee investigating the leaked audio, Dr. Dampare underscored the duty of a police officer to serve the public, emphasizing that he is prepared to […]

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Full Text: Johnson Asiedu Nketiah condemns actions of EC in the conduct of Limited Voter Registration

1,248  1. Ladies and gentlemen, as you may be aware, the NDC, CPP, APC, LPG & GCPP last week Thursday, filed a suit against the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana in the Supreme Court over the Commission’s unlawful and unreasonable decision to restrict centres for the Limited Voter Registration exercise to their District Offices. The […]

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Government committed to protecting legitimate mining operations – Lands Minister

1,419  The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has assured the mining industry, particularly licensed large-scale mining companies in the country of the firm commitment and unflinching determination of the government to protect their concessions by activating all the necessary security protocols. Delivering the keynote address at the Mining for Development Forum […]

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Patriotism key to national development — Fifi Kwetey

1,541    The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has underscored the importance of patriotism in national development. He said embracing patriotism and actively engaging in the civic duties of the country will contribute to the strength and prosperity of the nation. He, therefore, called on Ghanaians, especially politicians, to […]

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GBA rebukes President Akufo-Addo for political campaigning at conference

1,364  The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has voiced its disapproval of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s use of its conference platform to engage in political campaigning against former President John Mahama. The GBA’s Public Relations Officer, Saviour Kudze, said: “What the president said today is rather unfortunate and we condemn it. The aspect we condemn […]

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Zimbabwe President names son in cabinet

1,408  Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of nepotism after naming his son in a new cabinet following his controversial re-election last month. Mr Mnangagwa on Monday named his son, David Kudakwashe, as deputy finance minister as part of the parliament’s youth quota. He also appointed his nephew, Tongai Mnangagwa, the deputy tourism minister, […]

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Sammy Gyamfi fumes over delay in hearing injunction application against EC

1,256  The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has described as unacceptable the decision of the registrar at the Supreme Court to wait for the Chief Justice to provide or certify a date for the hearing of the party’s injunction suit against the Electoral Commission. Speaking on PM Express on JoyNews, […]